United States Army Research Institute Of Environmental Medicine

This study observes 150 military personnel during high-risk training events like ruck marches and timed runs to understand heat stress. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and body temperature data before, during, and after exercise. The goal is to find biomarkers that could p…

This study looks at how long-acting reversible contraceptives (like implants or IUDs) affect iron levels and how women's bodies respond to extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these contraceptives to those on birth control pills. The goal is…

This study looks at whether eating a high-fat or high-carb energy bar helps soldiers perform better and use energy more efficiently in cold weather (5°C). Eight physically active adults will eat a special bar, then rest, walk with a heavy backpack, and run 2 miles. Researchers wi…

This study looks at how well the body absorbs and uses healthy compounds from tart cherry when it's eaten in a snack bar or a powdered drink. Researchers will measure these compounds in the blood and urine of 15 healthy adults after they eat the test foods. The goal is to underst…

This study tests whether taking 20 or 40 grams of whey protein can help prevent muscle loss when a leg is immobilized in a knee brace. Researchers will measure how well muscles build protein in 28 healthy adults. The goal is to find the best protein dose to keep muscles strong du…